PDF Data Sheet Rev. A

Quad Channel, 128-/256-Position, I2C/SPI,
Nonvolatile Digital Potentiometer
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
FEATURES
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VLOGIC
10 kΩ and 100 kΩ resistance options
Resistor tolerance: 8% maximum
Wiper current: ±6 mA
Low temperature coefficient: 35 ppm/°C
Wide bandwidth: 3 MHz
Fast start-up time < 75 μs
Linear gain setting mode
Single- and dual-supply operation
Independent logic supply: 1.8 V to 5.5 V
Wide operating temperature: −40°C to +125°C
4 mm × 4 mm package option
4 kV ESD protection
VDD
LRDAC
AD5124/AD5144
POWER-ON
RESET
RDAC1
A1
INPUT
REGISTER 1
W1
B1
RESET
RDAC2
DIS
A2
INPUT
REGISTER 2
W2
SCLK/SCL
SDI/SDA
B2
SERIAL
INTERFACE
RDAC3
7/8
A3
INPUT
REGISTER 3
W3
SYNC/ADDR0
B3
RDAC4
SDO/ADDR1
A4
INPUT
REGISTER 4
W4
B4
APPLICATIONS
Portable electronics level adjustment
LCD panel brightness and contrast controls
Programmable filters, delays, and time constants
Programmable power supplies
GND
VSS
WP
10877-001
EEPROM
MEMORY
Figure 1. AD5124/AD5144 24-Lead LFCSP
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A potentiometers provide a
nonvolatile solution for 128-/256-position adjustment applications,
offering guaranteed low resistor tolerance errors of ±8% and up to
±6 mA current density in the Ax, Bx, and Wx pins.
The AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A are available in a compact,
24-lead, 4 mm × 4 mm LFCSP and a 20-lead TSSOP. The parts
are guaranteed to operate over the extended industrial temperature
range of −40°C to +125°C.
The low resistor tolerance and low nominal temperature coefficient
simplify open-loop applications as well as applications requiring
tolerance matching.
Table 1. Family Models
The linear gain setting mode allows independent programming
of the resistance between the digital potentiometer terminals,
through the RAW and RWB string resistors, allowing very accurate
resistor matching.
The high bandwidth and low total harmonic distortion (THD)
ensure optimal performance for ac signals, making these devices
suitable for filter design.
The low wiper resistance of only 40 Ω at the ends of the resistor
array allow for pin-to-pin connection.
The wiper values can be set through an SPI-/I2C-compatible digital
interface that is also used to read back the wiper register and
EEPROM contents.
Model
AD51231
AD5124
AD5124
AD51431
AD5144
AD5144
AD5144A
AD5122
AD5122A
AD5142
AD5142A
AD5121
AD5141
1
Rev. A
Channel
Quad
Quad
Quad
Quad
Quad
Quad
Quad
Dual
Dual
Dual
Dual
Single
Single
Position
128
128
128
256
256
256
256
128
128
256
256
128
256
Interface
I2C
SPI/I2C
SPI
I2C
SPI/I2C
SPI
I2C
SPI
I2C
SPI
I2C
SPI/I2C
SPI/I2C
Package
LFCSP
LFCSP
TSSOP
LFCSP
LFCSP
TSSOP
TSSOP
LFCSP/TSSOP
LFCSP/TSSOP
LFCSP/TSSOP
LFCSP/TSSOP
LFCSP
LFCSP
Two potentiometers and two rheostats.
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AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
RDAC Register and EEPROM .................................................. 23
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Input Shift Register .................................................................... 23
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Serial Data Digital Interface Selection, DIS ............................ 23
General Description ......................................................................... 1
SPI Serial Data Interface ............................................................ 23
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
I2C Serial Data Interface ............................................................ 25
Functional Block Diagrams—TSSOP ............................................ 3
I2C Address .................................................................................. 25
Specifications..................................................................................... 4
Advanced Control Modes ......................................................... 27
Electrical Characteristics—AD5124 .......................................... 4
EEPROM or RDAC Register Protection ................................. 28
Electrical Characteristics—AD5144 and AD5144A ................ 7
Load RDAC Input Register (LRDAC) ..................................... 28
Interface Timing Specifications ................................................ 10
RDAC Architecture .................................................................... 31
Shift Register and Timing Diagrams ....................................... 11
Programming the Variable Resistor ......................................... 31
Absolute Maximum Ratings.......................................................... 13
Programming the Potentiometer Divider ............................... 32
Thermal Resistance .................................................................... 13
Terminal Voltage Operating Range ......................................... 32
ESD Caution ................................................................................ 13
Power-Up Sequence ................................................................... 32
Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions ......................... 14
Layout and Power Supply Biasing ............................................ 32
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 17
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 33
Test Circuits ..................................................................................... 22
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 34
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 23
REVISION HISTORY
12/12—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Table 12 and Table 13 ................................................ 25
10/12—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. A | Page 2 of 36
Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAMS—TSSOP
VDD
VLOGIC
VDD
AD5124/AD5144
POWER-ON
RESET
AD5144A
RDAC 1
A1
INPUT
REGISTER 1
W1
POWER-ON
RESET
RDAC 1
A1
INPUT
REGISTER 1
W1
B1
B1
SYNC
RDAC 2
SCLK
INPUT
REGISTER 2
SDO
W2
7/8
INPUT
REGISTER 3
INPUT
REGISTER 2
SCL
B2
RDAC 3
SDA
A3
I2C
SERIAL
INTERFACE
W3
ADDR
8
INPUT
REGISTER 3
B3
A4
INPUT
REGISTER 4
W4
VSS
W4
B4
B4
EEPROM
MEMORY
GND
A3
W3
RDAC 4
A4
INPUT
REGISTER 4
A2
W2
B2
RDAC 3
B3
RDAC 4
EEPROM
MEMORY
10877-002
SDI
SPI
SERIAL
INTERFACE
RDAC 2
RESET
A2
GND
Figure 2. AD5124/AD5144 20-Lead TSSOP
VSS
Figure 3. AD5144A 20-Lead TSSOP
Rev. A | Page 3 of 36
10877-003
VLOGIC
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—AD5124
VDD = 2.3 V to 5.5 V, VSS = 0 V; VDD = 2.25 V to 2.75 V, VSS = −2.25 V to −2.75 V; VLOGIC = 1.8 V to 5.5 V, −40°C < TA < +125°C, unless
otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter
DC CHARACTERISTICS—RHEOSTAT
MODE (ALL RDACs)
Resolution
Resistor Integral Nonlinearity 2
Resistor Differential Nonlinearity2
Nominal Resistor Tolerance
Resistance Temperature Coefficient3
Wiper Resistance3
Bottom Scale or Top Scale
Nominal Resistance Match
DC CHARACTERISTICS—POTENTIOMETER
DIVIDER MODE (ALL RDACs)
Integral Nonlinearity 4
Differential Nonlinearity4
Full-Scale Error
Zero-Scale Error
Voltage Divider Temperature
Coefficient3
Symbol
Test Conditions/Comments
N
R-INL
Min
Typ 1
Max
7
RAB = 10 kΩ
VDD ≥ 2.7 V
VDD < 2.7 V
RAB = 100 kΩ
VDD ≥ 2.7 V
VDD < 2.7 V
R-DNL
ΔRAB/RAB
(ΔRAB/RAB)/ΔT × 106
RW
Unit
Bits
−1
−2.5
±0.1
±1
+1
+2.5
LSB
LSB
−0.5
−1
−0.5
−8
+0.5
+1
+0.5
+8
Code = full scale
Code = zero scale
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
±0.1
±0.25
±0.1
±1
35
LSB
LSB
LSB
%
ppm/°C
55
130
125
400
Ω
Ω
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
Code = 0xFF
−1
40
60
±0.2
80
230
+1
Ω
Ω
%
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
−0.5
−0.25
−0.25
±0.1
±0.1
±0.1
+0.5
+0.25
+0.25
LSB
LSB
LSB
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
−1.5
−0.5
−0.1
±0.1
+0.5
LSB
LSB
RBS or RTS
RAB1/RAB2
INL
DNL
VWFSE
VWZSE
(ΔVW/VW)/ΔT × 106
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
Code = half scale
Rev. A | Page 4 of 36
1
0.25
±5
1.5
0.5
LSB
LSB
ppm/°C
Data Sheet
Parameter
RESISTOR TERMINALS
Maximum Continuous Current
Terminal Voltage Range 5
Capacitance A, Capacitance B3
Capacitance W3
Common-Mode Leakage Current3
DIGITAL INPUTS
Input Logic3
High
Low
Input Hysteresis3
Input Current3
Input Capacitance3
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Output High Voltage3
Output Low Voltage3
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Symbol
Negative Supply Current
EEPROM Store Current3, 6
EEPROM Read Current3, 7
Logic Supply Current
Power Dissipation 8
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Min
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
−6
−1.5
VSS
Typ 1
Max
Unit
+6
+1.5
VDD
mA
mA
V
IA, IB, and IW
CA, CB
CW
VINH
f = 1 MHz, measured to GND,
code = half scale
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
f = 1 MHz, measured to GND,
code = half scale
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
VA = VW = VB
−500
VLOGIC = 1.8 V to 2.3 V
VLOGIC = 2.3 V to 5.5 V
0.8 × VLOGIC
0.7 × VLOGIC
VINL
VHYST
IIN
CIN
VOH
VOL
Three-State Leakage Current
Three-State Output Capacitance
POWER SUPPLIES
Single-Supply Power Range
Dual-Supply Power Range
Logic Supply Range
Positive Supply Current
Test Conditions/Comments
25
12
pF
pF
12
5
±15
pF
pF
nA
+500
0.2 × VLOGIC
0.1 × VLOGIC
±1
5
RPULL-UP = 2.2 kΩ to VLOGIC
ISINK = 3 mA
ISINK = 6 mA, VLOGIC > 2.3 V
VLOGIC
−1
0.4
0.6
+1
V
V
V
µA
pF
5.5
±2.75
VDD
VDD
V
V
V
V
5.5
µA
nA
µA
mA
µA
nA
µW
dB
2
VSS = GND
IDD
ISS
IDD_EEPROM_STORE
IDD_EEPROM_READ
ILOGIC
PDISS
PSRR
Single supply, VSS = GND
Dual supply, VSS < GND
VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND
VDD = 5.5 V
VDD = 2.3 V
VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND
VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND
VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND
VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND
VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND
∆VDD/∆VSS = VDD ± 10%,
code = full scale
Rev. A | Page 5 of 36
2.3
±2.25
1.8
2.25
−5.5
0.7
400
−0.7
2
320
1
3.5
−66
V
V
V
V
µA
pF
120
−60
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Parameter
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS 9
Bandwidth
Total Harmonic Distortion
Resistor Noise Density
VW Settling Time
Data Sheet
Symbol
Test Conditions/Comments
BW
−3 dB
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
VDD/VSS = ±2.5 V, VA = 1 V rms,
VB = 0 V, f = 1 kHz
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
Code = half scale, TA = 25°C,
f = 10 kHz
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
VA = 5 V, VB = 0 V, from
zero scale to full scale,
±0.5 LSB error band
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
THD
eN_WB
tS
Crosstalk (CW1/CW2)
CT
Analog Crosstalk
Endurance 10
CTA
Min
TA = 25°C
Typ 1
Unit
3
0.43
MHz
MHz
−80
−90
dB
dB
7
20
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
2
12
10
25
−90
1
µs
µs
nV-sec
nV-sec
dB
Mcycles
kcycles
Years
100
Data Retention 11
Max
50
Typical values represent average readings at 25°C, VDD = 5 V, VSS = 0 V, and VLOGIC = 5 V.
Resistor integral nonlinearity error (R-INL) is the deviation from an ideal value measured between the maximum resistance and the minimum resistance wiper
positions. R-DNL measures the relative step change from ideal between successive tap positions. The maximum wiper current is limited to (0.7 × VDD)/RAB.
3
Guaranteed by design and characterization, not subject to production test.
4
INL and DNL are measured at VWB with the RDAC configured as a potentiometer divider similar to a voltage output DAC. VA = VDD and VB = 0 V. DNL specification limits
of ±1 LSB maximum are guaranteed monotonic operating conditions.
5
Resistor Terminal A, Resistor Terminal B, and Resistor Terminal W have no limitations on polarity with respect to each other. Dual-supply operation enables ground
referenced bipolar signal adjustment.
6
Different from operating current; supply current for EEPROM program lasts approximately 30 ms.
7
Different from operating current; supply current for EEPROM read lasts approximately 20 µs.
8
PDISS is calculated from (IDD × VDD) + (ILOGIC × VLOGIC).
9
All dynamic characteristics use VDD/VSS = ±2.5 V, and VLOGIC = 2.5 V.
10
Endurance is qualified to 100,000 cycles per JEDEC Standard 22, Method A117 and measured at −40°C to +125°C.
11
Retention lifetime equivalent at junction temperature (TJ) = 125°C per JEDEC Standard 22, Method A117. Retention lifetime, based on an activation energy of 1 eV,
derates with junction temperature in the Flash/EE memory.
1
2
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Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—AD5144 AND AD5144A
VDD = 2.3 V to 5.5 V, VSS = 0 V; VDD = 2.25 V to 2.75 V, VSS = −2.25 V to −2.75 V; VLOGIC = 1.8 V to 5.5 V, −40°C < TA < +125°C, unless
otherwise noted.
Table 3.
Parameter
DC CHARACTERISTICS—RHEOSTAT
MODE (ALL RDACs)
Resolution
Resistor Integral Nonlinearity 2
Resistor Differential Nonlinearity2
Nominal Resistor Tolerance
Resistance Temperature Coefficient3
Wiper Resistance3
Bottom Scale or Top Scale
Nominal Resistance Match
DC CHARACTERISTICS—POTENTIOMETER
DIVIDER MODE (ALL RDACs)
Integral Nonlinearity 4
Differential Nonlinearity4
Full-Scale Error
Zero-Scale Error
Voltage Divider Temperature
Coefficient3
Symbol
Test Conditions/Comments
N
R-INL
Min
Typ 1
Max
8
RAB = 10 kΩ
VDD ≥ 2.7 V
VDD < 2.7 V
RAB = 100 kΩ
VDD ≥ 2.7 V
VDD < 2.7 V
R-DNL
ΔRAB/RAB
(ΔRAB/RAB)/ΔT × 106
RW
Unit
Bits
−2
−5
±0.2
±1.5
+2
+5
LSB
LSB
−1
−2
−0.5
−8
±0.1
±0.5
±0.2
±1
35
+1
+2
+0.5
+8
LSB
LSB
LSB
%
ppm/°C
55
130
125
400
Ω
Ω
−1
40
60
±0.2
80
230
+1
Ω
Ω
%
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
−1
−0.5
−0.5
±0.2
±0.1
±0.2
+1
+0.5
+0.5
LSB
LSB
LSB
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
−2.5
−1
−0.1
±0.2
+1
LSB
LSB
Code = full scale
Code = zero scale
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
RBS or RTS
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
Code = 0xFF
RAB1/RAB2
INL
DNL
VWFSE
VWZSE
(ΔVW/VW)/ΔT × 106
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
Code = half scale
Rev. A | Page 7 of 36
1.2
0.5
±5
3
1
LSB
LSB
ppm/°C
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Parameter
RESISTOR TERMINALS
Maximum Continuous Current
Terminal Voltage Range 5
Capacitance A, Capacitance B3
Capacitance W3
Common-Mode Leakage Current3
DIGITAL INPUTS
Input Logic3
High
Low
Input Hysteresis3
Input Current3
Input Capacitance3
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Output High Voltage3
Output Low Voltage3
Data Sheet
Symbol
Negative Supply Current
EEPROM Store Current3, 6
EEPROM Read Current3, 7
Logic Supply Current
Power Dissipation 8
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Min
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
−6
−1.5
VSS
Typ 1
Max
Unit
+6
+1.5
VDD
mA
mA
V
IA, IB, and IW
CA, CB
CW
VINH
f = 1 MHz, measured to GND,
code = half scale
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
f = 1 MHz, measured to GND,
code = half scale
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
VA = V W = V B
−500
VLOGIC = 1.8 V to 2.3 V
VLOGIC = 2.3 V to 5.5 V
0.8 × VLOGIC
0.7 × VLOGIC
VINL
VHYST
IIN
CIN
VOH
VOL
Three-State Leakage Current
Three-State Output Capacitance
POWER SUPPLIES
Single-Supply Power Range
Dual-Supply Power Range
Logic Supply Range
Positive Supply Current
Test Conditions/Comments
25
12
pF
pF
12
5
±15
pF
pF
nA
+500
0.2 × VLOGIC
0.1 × VLOGIC
±1
5
RPULL-UP = 2.2 kΩ to VLOGIC
ISINK = 3 mA
ISINK = 6 mA, VLOGIC > 2.3 V
VLOGIC
−1
0.4
0.6
+1
V
V
V
µA
pF
5.5
±2.75
VDD
VDD
V
V
V
V
5.5
µA
nA
µA
mA
µA
nA
µW
dB
2
VSS = GND
IDD
ISS
IDD_EEPROM_STORE
IDD_EEPROM_READ
ILOGIC
PDISS
PSRR
Single supply, VSS = GND
Dual supply, VSS < GND
VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND
VDD = 5.5 V
VDD = 2.3 V
VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND
VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND
VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND
VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND
VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND
∆VDD/∆VSS = VDD ± 10%,
code = full scale
Rev. A | Page 8 of 36
2.3
±2.25
1.8
2.25
−5.5
0.7
400
−0.7
2
320
1
3.5
−66
V
V
V
V
µA
pF
120
−60
Data Sheet
Parameter
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS 9
Bandwidth
Total Harmonic Distortion
Resistor Noise Density
VW Settling Time
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Symbol
Test Conditions/Comments
BW
−3 dB
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
VDD/VSS = ±2.5 V, VA = 1 V rms,
VB = 0 V, f = 1 kHz
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
Code = half scale, TA = 25°C,
f = 10 kHz
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
VA = 5 V, VB = 0 V, from
zero scale to full scale,
±0.5 LSB error band
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
RAB = 10 kΩ
RAB = 100 kΩ
THD
eN_WB
tS
Crosstalk (CW1/CW2)
CT
Analog Crosstalk
Endurance 10
CTA
Min
TA = 25°C
Typ 1
Unit
3
0.43
MHz
MHz
−80
−90
dB
dB
7
20
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
2
12
10
25
−90
1
µs
µs
nV-sec
nV-sec
dB
Mcycles
kcycles
Years
100
Data Retention 11
Max
50
Typical values represent average readings at 25°C, VDD = 5 V, VSS = 0 V, and VLOGIC = 5 V.
Resistor integral nonlinearity error (R-INL) is the deviation from an ideal value measured between the maximum resistance and the minimum resistance wiper
positions. R-DNL measures the relative step change from ideal between successive tap positions. The maximum wiper current is limited to (0.7 × VDD)/RAB.
3
Guaranteed by design and characterization, not subject to production test.
4
INL and DNL are measured at VWB with the RDAC configured as a potentiometer divider similar to a voltage output DAC. VA = VDD and VB = 0 V. DNL specification limits
of ±1 LSB maximum are guaranteed monotonic operating conditions.
5
Resistor Terminal A, Resistor Terminal B, and Resistor Terminal W have no limitations on polarity with respect to each other. Dual-supply operation enables ground
referenced bipolar signal adjustment.
6
Different from operating current; supply current for EEPROM program lasts approximately 30 ms.
7
Different from operating current; supply current for EEPROM read lasts approximately 20 µs.
8
PDISS is calculated from (IDD × VDD) + (ILOGIC × VLOGIC).
9
All dynamic characteristics use VDD/VSS = ±2.5 V, and VLOGIC = 2.5 V.
10
Endurance is qualified to 100,000 cycles per JEDEC Standard 22, Method A117 and measured at −40°C to +125°C.
11
Retention lifetime equivalent at junction temperature (TJ) = 125°C per JEDEC Standard 22, Method A117. Retention lifetime, based on an activation energy of 1 eV,
derates with junction temperature in the Flash/EE memory.
1
2
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AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
INTERFACE TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
VLOGIC = 1.8 V to 5.5 V; all specifications TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
Table 4. SPI Interface
Parameter 1
t1
t2
t3
Test Conditions/Comments
VLOGIC > 1.8 V
VLOGIC = 1.8 V
VLOGIC > 1.8 V
VLOGIC = 1.8 V
VLOGIC > 1.8 V
VLOGIC = 1.8 V
Min
20
30
10
15
10
15
10
5
5
10
20
t4
t5
t6
t7
t8 2
t9 3
t10
Typ
Max
Unit
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
50
500
Description
SCLK cycle time
SCLK high time
SCLK low time
SYNC-to-SCLK falling edge setup time
Data setup time
Data hold time
SYNC rising edge to next SCLK fall ignored
Minimum SYNC high time
SCLK rising edge to SDO valid
SYNC rising edge to SDO pin disable
All input signals are specified with tr = tf = 1 ns/V (10% to 90% of VDD) and timed from a voltage level of (VIL + VIH)/2.
Refer to tEEPROM_PROGRAM and tEEPROM_READBACK for memory commands operations (see Table 6).
3
RPULL_UP = 2.2 kΩ to VDD with a capacitance load of 168 pF.
1
2
Table 5. I2C Interface
Parameter 1
fSCL 2
t1
t2
t3
t4
t5
t6
t7
t8
t9
t10
t11
t11A
Test Conditions/Comments
Standard mode
Fast mode
Standard mode
Fast mode
Standard mode
Fast mode
Standard mode
Fast mode
Standard mode
Fast mode
Standard mode
Fast mode
Standard mode
Fast mode
Standard mode
Fast mode
Standard mode
Fast mode
Standard mode
Fast mode
Standard mode
Fast mode
Standard mode
Fast mode
Standard mode
Min
Fast mode
20 + 0.1 CL
4.0
0.6
4.7
1.3
250
100
0
0
4.7
0.6
4
0.6
4.7
1.3
4
0.6
20 + 0.1 CL
20 + 0.1 CL
20 + 0.1 CL
Typ
Max
100
400
1000
300
300
300
1000
300
1000
Unit
kHz
kHz
µs
µs
µs
µs
ns
ns
µs
µs
µs
µs
µs
µs
µs
µs
µs
µs
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
300
ns
3.45
0.9
Rev. A | Page 10 of 36
Description
Serial clock frequency
SCL high time, tHIGH
SCL low time, tLOW
Data setup time, tSU; DAT
Data hold time, tHD; DAT
Setup time for a repeated start condition, tSU; STA
Hold time (repeated) for a start condition, tHD; STA
Bus free time between a stop and a start condition, tBUF
Setup time for a stop condition, tSU; STO
Rise time of SDA signal, tRDA
Fall time of SDA signal, tFDA
Rise time of SCL signal, tRCL
Rise time of SCL signal after a repeated start condition
and after an acknowledge bit, tRCL1 (not shown in Figure 5)
Data Sheet
Parameter1
t12
tSP3
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Test Conditions/Comments
Standard mode
Fast mode
Fast mode
Min
Typ
20 + 0.1 CL
0
Max
300
300
50
Unit
ns
ns
ns
Description
Fall time of SCL signal, tFCL
Pulse width of suppressed spike
1
Maximum bus capacitance is limited to 400 pF.
The SDA and SCL timing is measured with the input filters enabled. Switching off the input filters improves the transfer rate; however, it has a negative effect on the
EMC behavior of the part.
3
Input filtering on the SCL and SDA inputs suppresses noise spikes that are less than 50 ns for fast mode.
2
Table 6. Control Pins
Parameter
t1
t2
t3
tEEPROM_PROGRAM1
tEEPROM_READBACK
tPOWER_UP2
tRESET
1
2
Min
1
50
0.1
Typ
Max
15
7
10
50
30
75
Unit
μs
ns
μs
ms
μs
μs
μs
30
Description
End command to LRDAC falling edge
Minimum LRDAC low time
RESET low time
Memory program time (not shown in Figure 8)
Memory readback time (not shown in Figure 8)
Start-up time (not shown in Figure 8)
Reset EEPROM restore time (not shown in Figure 8)
EEPROM program time depends on the temperature and EEPROM write cycles. Higher timing is expected at lower temperatures and higher write cycles.
Maximum time after VDD − VSS is equal to 2.3 V.
SHIFT REGISTER AND TIMING DIAGRAMS
C3
C2
C1
C0
A3
A2
A1
DB8
DB7
A0
D7
DB0 (LSB)
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
10877-004
DB15 (MSB)
DATA BITS
ADDRESS BITS
CONTROL BITS
Figure 4. Input Shift Register Contents
t11
t12
t6
t8
t2
SCL
t5
t1
t6
t4
t10
t3
t9
t7
P
S
S
Figure 5. I2C Serial Interface Timing Diagram (Typical Write Sequence)
Rev. A | Page 11 of 36
P
10877-005
SDA
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
t4
Data Sheet
t1
t2
t7
SCLK
t3
t8
SYNC
t5
t6
SDI
C3
C2
C1
C0
D7
D6
D5
SDO
C3*
C2*
C1*
C0*
D7*
D6*
D5*
D2
D1
D0
D2*
D1*
D0*
t9
10877-006
t10
*PREVIOUS COMMAND RECEIVED.
Figure 6. SPI Serial Interface Timing Diagram, CPOL = 0, CPHA = 1
t1
t2
t4
t7
SCLK
t3
t8
SYNC
t5
t6
C3
C2
C1
C0
D7
D6
D5
SDO
C3*
C2*
C1*
C0*
D7*
D6*
D5*
D2
D1
D0
D2*
D1*
D0*
t9
t10
10877-007
SDI
*PREVIOUS COMMAND RECEIVED.
Figure 7. SPI Serial Interface Timing Diagram, CPOL = 1, CPHA = 0
SCLK
SPI INTERFACE
SYNC
SCL
INTERFACE
SDA
P
t1
t2
LRDAC
t3
RESET
Figure 8. Control Pins Timing Diagram
Rev. A | Page 12 of 36
10877-008
I2C
Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 7.
Parameter
VDD to GND
VSS to GND
VDD to VSS
VLOGIC to GND
Rating
−0.3 V to +7.0 V
+0.3 V to −7.0 V
7V
−0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V or
+7.0 V (whichever is less)
VSS − 0.3 V, VDD + 0.3 V
VA, VW, VB to GND
IA, IW, IB
Pulsed 1
Frequency > 10 kHz
RAW = 10 kΩ
RAW = 100 kΩ
Frequency ≤ 10 kHz
RAW = 10 kΩ
RAW = 100 kΩ
Digital Inputs
Operating Temperature Range, TA
Maximum Junction Temperature,
TJ Maximum
Storage Temperature Range
Reflow Soldering
Peak Temperature
Time at Peak Temperature
Package Power Dissipation
ESD 4
FICDM
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
THERMAL RESISTANCE
θJA is defined by the JEDEC JESD51 standard, and the value is
dependent on the test board and test environment.
Table 8. Thermal Resistance
Package Type
24-Lead LFCSP
20-Lead TSSOP
±6 mA/d
±1.5 mA/d2
2
3
±6 mA/√d2
±1.5 mA/√d2
−0.3 V to VLOGIC + 0.3 V or
+7 V (whichever is less)
−40°C to +125°C
150°C
1
θJA
351
1431
JEDEC 2S2P test board, still air (0 m/sec airflow).
ESD CAUTION
−65°C to +150°C
260°C
20 sec to 40 sec
(TJ max − TA)/θJA
4 kV
1.5 kV
Maximum terminal current is bounded by the maximum current handling of
the switches, maximum power dissipation of the package, and maximum
applied voltage across any two of the A, B, and W terminals at a given
resistance.
2
d = pulse duty factor.
3
Includes programming of EEPROM memory.
4
Human body model (HBM) classification.
1
Rev. A | Page 13 of 36
θJC
3
45
Unit
°C/W
°C/W
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SYNC
1
20
SDO
GND
2
19
SDI
A1
3
18
SCLK
W1
4
17
VLOGIC
B1
5
A3
6
AD5124/
AD5144
VDD
TOP VIEW
15 B4
(Not to Scale)
W3
7
14
W4
B3
8
13
A4
VSS
9
12
B2
A2 10
11
W2
10877-010
16
Figure 9. 20-Lead TSSOP, SPI Interface Pin Configuration (AD5124/AD5144)
Table 9. 20-Lead TSSOP, SPI Interface Pin Function Descriptions (AD5124/AD5144)
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Mnemonic
SYNC
GND
A1
W1
B1
A3
W3
B3
VSS
A2
W2
B2
A4
W4
B4
VDD
VLOGIC
SCLK
SDI
SDO
Description
Synchronization Data Input, Active Low. When SYNC returns high, data is loaded into the input shift register.
Ground Pin, Logic Ground Reference.
Terminal A of RDAC1. VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
Wiper Terminal of RDAC1. VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
Terminal B of RDAC1. VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
Terminal A of RDAC3. VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
Wiper Terminal of RDAC3. VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
Terminal B of RDAC3. VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
Negative Power Supply. Decouple this pin with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors and 10 µF capacitors.
Terminal A of RDAC2. VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
Wiper Terminal of RDAC2. VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
Terminal B of RDAC2. VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
Terminal A of RDAC4. VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
Wiper Terminal of RDAC4. VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
Terminal B of RDAC4. VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
Positive Power Supply. Decouple this pin with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors and 10 µF capacitors.
Logic Power Supply; 1.8 V to VDD. Decouple this pin with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors and 10 µF capacitors.
Serial Clock Line. Data is clocked in at the logic low transition.
Serial Data Input.
Serial Data Output. This is an open-drain output pin, and it needs an external pull-up resistor.
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Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
RESET
1
20
ADDR
GND
2
19
SDA
A1
3
18
SCL
W1
4
17
VLOGIC
B1
5
A3
6
AD5144A
W3
7
14
W4
B3
8
13
A4
VSS
9
12
B2
A2 10
11
W2
10877-011
16 VDD
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
15 B4
Figure 10. 20-Lead TSSOP, I2C Interface Pin Configuration (AD5144A)
Table 10. 20-Lead TSSOP, I2C Interface Pin Function Descriptions (AD5144A)
Pin No.
1
Mnemonic
RESET
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
GND
A1
W1
B1
A3
W3
B3
VSS
A2
W2
B2
A4
W4
B4
VDD
VLOGIC
SCL
SDA
ADDR
Description
Hardware Reset Pin. Refresh the RDAC registers from EEPROM. RESET is activated at the logic low. If this pin is not
used, tie RESET to VLOGIC.
Ground Pin, Logic Ground Reference.
Terminal A of RDAC1. VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
Wiper Terminal of RDAC1. VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
Terminal B of RDAC1. VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
Terminal A of RDAC3. VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
Wiper Terminal of RDAC3. VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
Terminal B of RDAC3. VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
Negative Power Supply. Decouple this pin with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors and 10 µF capacitors.
Terminal A of RDAC2. VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
Wiper Terminal of RDAC2. VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
Terminal B of RDAC2. VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
Terminal A of RDAC4. VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
Wiper Terminal of RDAC4. VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
Terminal B of RDAC4. VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
Positive Power Supply. Decouple this pin with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors and 10 µF capacitors.
Logic Power Supply; 1.8 V to VDD. Decouple this pin with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors and 10 µF capacitors.
Serial Clock Line. Data is clocked in at the logic low transition.
Serial Data Input/Output.
Programmable Address for Multiple Package Decoding.
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Data Sheet
24
23
22
21
20
19
RESET
LRDAC
ADDR0/SYNC
ADDR1/SDO
WP
SDA/SDI
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
1
2
3
4
5
6
PIN 1
INDICATOR
AD5124/
AD5144
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
18
17
16
15
14
13
DIS
SCL/SCLK
VLOGIC
VDD
B4
W4
NOTES
1. INTERNALLY CONNECT THE
EXPOSED PAD TO VSS.
10877-009
B3
VSS
A2
W2
B2
A4
7
8
9
10
11
12
GND
A1
W1
B1
A3
W3
Figure 11. 24-Lead LFCSP Pin Configuration (AD5124/AD5144)
Table 11. 24-Lead LFCSP Pin Function Descriptions (AD5124/AD5144)
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Mnemonic
GND
A1
W1
B1
A3
W3
B3
VSS
A2
W2
B2
A4
W4
B4
VDD
VLOGIC
SCL/SCLK
18
DIS
19
SDA/SDI
20
WP
21
ADDR1/SDO
22
ADDR0/SYNC
23
LRDAC
24
RESET
EPAD
Description
Ground Pin, Logic Ground Reference.
Terminal A of RDAC1. VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
Wiper Terminal of RDAC1. VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
Terminal B of RDAC1. VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
Terminal A of RDAC3. VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
Wiper Terminal of RDAC3. VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
Terminal B of RDAC3. VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
Negative Power Supply. Decouple this pin with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors and 10 µF capacitors.
Terminal A of RDAC2. VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
Wiper Terminal of RDAC2. VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
Terminal B of RDAC2. VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
Terminal A of RDAC4. VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
Wiper Terminal of RDAC4. VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
Terminal B of RDAC4. VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
Positive Power Supply. Decouple this pin with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors and 10 µF capacitors.
Logic Power Supply; 1.8 V to VDD. Decouple this pin with 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors and 10 µF capacitors.
I2C Serial Clock Line (SCL). Data is clocked in at the logic low transition.
SPI Serial Clock Line (SCLK). Data is clocked in at the logic low transition.
Digital Interface Select (SPI/I2C Select). SPI when DIS = 0 (GND), and I2C when DIS = 1 (VLOGIC). This pin cannot be
left floating.
Serial Data Input/Output (SDA), When DIS = 1.
Serial Data Input (SDI), When DIS = 0.
Optional Write Protect. This pin prevents any changes to the present RDAC and EEPROM content, except when
reloading the content of the EEPROM into the RDAC register. WP is activated at logic low. If this pin is not used,
tie WP to VLOGIC.
Programmable Address (ADDR1) for Multiple Package Decoding, When DIS = 1.
Serial Data Output (SDO). Open-drain output, needs an external pull-up resistor, when DIS = 0.
Programmable Address (ADDR0) for Multiple Package Decoding, When DIS = 1.
Synchronization Data Input, When DIS = 0. This pin is active low. When SYNC returns high, data is loaded into
the input shift register.
Load RDAC. Transfers the contents of the input registers to their respective RDAC registers when their
associated input registers were previously loaded using Command 2 (see Table 20). This allows simultaneous
update of all RDAC registers. LRDAC is activated at the high-to-low transition. If not used, tie LRDAC to VLOGIC.
Hardware Reset Pin. Refresh the RDAC registers from EEPROM. RESET is activated at the logic low. If not used,
tie RESET to VLOGIC.
Internally Connect the Exposed Pad to VSS.
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Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
0.5
0.2
10kΩ, +125°C
10kΩ, +25°C
10kΩ, –40°C
100kΩ, +125°C
100kΩ, +25°C
100kΩ, –40°C
0.4
0.3
0.1
0
R-DNL (LSB)
R-INL (LSB)
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–0.2
–0.4
–0.5
–0.4
100
0
200
CODE (Decimal)
–0.6
10877-012
–0.5
10kΩ, +125°C
10kΩ, +25°C
10kΩ, –40°C
100kΩ, +125°C
100kΩ, +25°C
100kΩ, –40°C
100
0
200
10877-015
–0.3
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 12. R-INL vs. Code (AD5144/AD5144A)
Figure 15. R-DNL vs. Code (AD5144/AD5144A)
0.20
0.10
0.15
0.05
0.10
0
R-DNL (LSB)
R-INL (LSB)
0.05
0
–0.05
–0.05
–0.10
–0.15
–0.10
10kΩ, +125°C
10kΩ, +25°C
10kΩ, –40°C
100kΩ, +125°C
100kΩ, +25°C
100kΩ, –40°C
–0.25
0
–0.25
50
100
CODE (Decimal)
–0.30
10kΩ, +125°C
10kΩ, +25°C
10kΩ, –40°C
0
100
Figure 16. R-DNL vs. Code (AD5124)
0.10
10kΩ, –40°C
10kΩ, +25°C
10kΩ, +125°C
100kΩ, –40°C
100kΩ, +25°C
100kΩ, +125°C
0.2
50
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 13. R-INL vs. Code (AD5124)
0.3
100kΩ, +125°C
100kΩ, +25°C
100kΩ, –40°C
10877-016
–0.20
–0.20
10877-013
–0.15
0.05
0
DNL (LSB)
0
–0.05
–0.10
–0.15
–0.1
–0.20
–0.2
–0.3
0
100
200
CODE (Decimal)
–0.30
10kΩ, –40°C
10kΩ, +25°C
10kΩ, +125°C
0
100
100kΩ, –40°C
100kΩ, +25°C
100kΩ, +125°C
200
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 17. DNL vs. Code (AD5144/AD5144A)
Figure 14. INL vs. Code (AD5144/AD5144A)
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10877-017
–0.25
10877-014
INL (LSB)
0.1
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
0.15
0.06
10kΩ, –40°C
10kΩ, +25°C
10kΩ, +125°C
100kΩ, –40°C
100kΩ, +25°C
100kΩ, +125°C
0.10
100kΩ, –40°C
100kΩ, +25°C
100kΩ, +125°C
0.02
0
0.05
–0.02
DNL (LSB)
INL (LSB)
10kΩ, –40°C
10kΩ, +25°C
10kΩ, +125°C
0.04
0
–0.04
–0.06
–0.05
–0.08
–0.10
–0.10
–0.14
10877-018
50
0
100
CODE (Decimal)
0
50
Figure 21. DNL vs. Code (AD5124)
450
450
100kΩ
10kΩ
400
10kΩ
100kΩ
RHEOSTAT MODE TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT (ppm/°C)
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
–50
0
50
100
150
200
255
0
25
50
75
CODE (Decimal)
100
127
AD5144/
AD5144A
AD5124
Figure 19. Potentiometer Mode Temperature Coefficient ((ΔVW/VW)/ΔT × 106)
vs. Code
800
700
IDD,
IDD,
IDD,
VDD = 2.3V
VDD = 3.3V
VDD = 5V
ILOGIC,
ILOGIC,
ILOGIC,
VLOGIC = 2.3V
VLOGIC = 3.3V
VLOGIC = 5V
–50
0
50
100
150
200
255
AD5144/
AD5144A
0
25
50
75
CODE (Decimal)
100
127
AD5124
Figure 22. Rheostat Mode Temperature Coefficient ((ΔRWB/RWB)/ΔT × 106)
vs. Code
1200
VDD = VLOGIC
VSS = GND
I2C, VLOGIC = 1.8V
I2C, VLOGIC = 2.3V
I2C, VLOGIC = 3.3V
I2C, VLOGIC = 5V
I2C, VLOGIC = 5.5V
SPI, VLOGIC = 1.8V
SPI, VLOGIC = 2.3V
SPI, VLOGIC = 3.3V
SPI, VLOGIC = 5V
SPI, VLOGIC = 5.5V
1000
ILOGIC CURRENT (µA)
600
500
400
300
800
600
400
200
10
60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
110 125
10877-020
0
–40
Figure 20. Supply Current vs. Temperature
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
INPUT VOLATGE (V)
Figure 23. ILOGIC Current vs. Digital Input Voltage
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10877-023
200
100
10877-122
0
10877-019
POTENTIOMETER MODE TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT (ppm/°C)
100
CODE (Decimal)
Figure 18. INL vs. Code (AD5124)
CURRENT (nA)
10877-021
–0.12
–0.15
Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
0
0
0x80 (0x40)
–10 0x40 (0x20)
0x20 (0x10)
0x8 (0x04)
–30
0x10 (0x08)
GAIN (dB)
GAIN (dB)
–20
0x8 (0x04)
–30
0x80 (0x40)
–10 0x40 (0x20)
0x20 (0x10)
–20 0x10 (0x08)
0x4 (0x02)
0x2 (0x01)
–40
–50
–40 0x1 (0x00)
0x4 (0x02)
0x2 (0x01)
0x1 (0x00)
0x00
–60
0x00
–70
–50
–80
100
10k
1k
1M
100k
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
–90
10
10877-022
–60
10
100
–50
0
1M
10M
10kΩ
100kΩ
–10
–20
–60
–30
THD + N (dB)
THD + N (dB)
100k
Figure 27. 100 kΩ Gain vs. Frequency vs. Code
10kΩ
100kΩ
VDD/VSS = ±2.5V
VA = 1V rms
VB = GND
CODE = HALF SCALE
NOISE FILTER = 22kHz
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 24. 10 kΩ Gain vs. Frequency vs. Code
–40
1k
10877-123
AD5144/AD5144A (AD5124)
AD5144/AD5144A (AD5124)
–70
–80
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
20k
2k
200
200k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
–90
0.001
10877-025
–100
20
Figure 25. Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise (THD + N) vs. Frequency
VDD/VSS = ±2.5V
fIN = 1kHz
CODE = HALF SCALE
NOISE FILTER = 22kHz
0.01
0.1
10877-028
–90
1
VOLTAGE (V rms)
Figure 28. Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise (THD + N) vs. Amplitude
20
10
VDD/VSS = ±2.5V
RAB = 10kΩ
0
0
–20
PHASE (Degrees)
–20
–40
–60
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–100
10
QUARTER SCALE
MIDSCALE
FULL-SCALE
100
1k
–80
10k
100k
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 26. Normalized Phase Flatness vs. Frequency, RAB = 10 kΩ
–90
10
QUARTER SCALE
MIDSCALE
FULL-SCALE
100
VDD/VSS = ±2.5V
RAB = 100kΩ
1k
10k
100k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 29. Normalized Phase Flatness vs. Frequency, RAB = 100 kΩ
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PHASE (Degrees)
–10
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Data Sheet
300
1.0
200
0.8
0.0015
0.6
0.0010
0.4
0.0005
0.2
100
0
2
1
4
3
5
VOLTAGE (V)
0
0
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–600 –500 –400 –300 –200 –100
0
10kΩ + 0pF
10kΩ + 75pF
10kΩ + 150pF
10kΩ + 250pF
100kΩ + 0pF
100kΩ + 75pF
100kΩ + 150pF
100kΩ + 250pF
10kΩ
100kΩ
–10
200
300
400
500
600
VDD = 5V ±10% AC
VSS = GND, VA = 4V, VB = GND
CODE = MIDSCALE
–20
–30
6
PSRR (dB)
5
4
–40
–50
–60
3
–70
2
0
20
40
0
10
20
80
100
120 AD5144/
AD5144A
40
30
CODE (Decimal)
50
60
60
AD5124
–90
10
0x80 TO 0x7F, 100kΩ
0x80 TO 0x7F, 10kΩ
0.7
RELATIVE VOLTAGE (V)
0.2
0.1
0.010
0.005
0
–0.005
–0.010
VDD/VSS = ±2.5V
VA = VDD
VB = VSS
CODE = HALF SCALE
–0.015
0
TIME (µs)
15
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RELATIVE VOLTAGE (V)
0.3
10
10M
0.015
0.4
5
1M
0.020
VDD/VSS = ±2.5V
VA = VDD
VB = VSS
0.5
0
100k
Figure 34. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency
0.6
–0.1
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 31. Maximum Bandwidth vs. Code vs. Net Capacitance
0.8
1k
100
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0
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–80
1
Figure 32. Maximum Transition Glitch
–0.020
0
500
1000
1500
TIME (ns)
Figure 35. Digital Feedthrough
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2000
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BANDWIDTH (MHz)
7
100
Figure 33. Resistor Lifetime Drift
10
8
0
RESISTOR DRIFT (ppm)
Figure 30. Incremental Wiper On Resistance vs. Positive Power Supply (VDD)
9
CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY
400
1.2
0.0020
PROBABILITY DENSITY
500
WIPER ON RESISTANCE (Ω)
0.0025
100kΩ, V DD = 2.3V
100kΩ, V DD = 2.7V
100kΩ, V DD = 3V
100kΩ, V DD = 3.6V
100kΩ, V DD = 5V
100kΩ, V DD = 5.5V
10kΩ, VDD = 2.3V
10kΩ, VDD = 2.7V
10kΩ, VDD = 3V
10kΩ, VDD = 3.6V
10kΩ, VDD = 5V
10kΩ, VDD = 5.5V
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Data Sheet
0
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
10kΩ
100kΩ
7
SHUTDOWN MODE ENABLED
6
THEORETICAL IMAX (mA)
–20
–60
–80
5
4
3
2
10kΩ
–100
1
100kΩ
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
10M
Figure 36. Shutdown Isolation vs. Frequency
0
0
50
100
0
25
50
75
CODE (Decimal)
150
200
100
Figure 37. Theoretical Maximum Current vs. Code
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250 AD5144A
125 AD5124
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10
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GAIN (dB)
–40
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Data Sheet
TEST CIRCUITS
Figure 38 to Figure 42 define the test conditions used in the Specifications section.
NC
VA
IW
V+ = VDD ±10%
V+
VMS
Figure 38. Resistor Integral Nonlinearity Error (Rheostat Operation; R-INL, R-DNL)
PSRR (dB) = 20 LOG
W
B
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NC = NO CONNECT
~
A
VMS
0.1V
ISW
CODE = 0x00
RSW =
W
V+
W
B
VMS
B
A = NC
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A
V+ = VDD
1LSB = V+/2N
Figure 39. Potentiometer Divider Nonlinearity Error (INL, DNL)
IW = VDD/RNOMINAL
DUT
W
VW
B
RW = VMS1/IW
NC = NO CONNECT
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VMS1
+
ISW
–
VSS TO VDD
0.1V
Figure 42. Incremental On Resistance
NC
A
∆VDD%
Figure 41. Power Supply Sensitivity and
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSS and PSRR)
DUT
DUT
PSS (%/%) =
Figure 40. Wiper Resistance
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(
∆VMS
∆VDD
)
∆VMS%
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B
VDD
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DUT
A
W
Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
THEORY OF OPERATION
The AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A digital programmable
potentiometers are designed to operate as true variable resistors
for analog signals within the terminal voltage range of VSS < VTERM <
VDD. The resistor wiper position is determined by the RDAC
register contents. The RDAC register acts as a scratchpad register
that allows unlimited changes of resistance settings. A secondary
register (the input register) can be used to preload the RDAC
register data.
The RDAC register can be programmed with any position setting
using the I2C or SPI interface (depending on the model). When
a desirable wiper position is found, this value can be stored in
the EEPROM memory. Thereafter, the wiper position is always
restored to that position for subsequent power-ups. The storing
of the EEPROM data takes approximately 15 ms; during this
time, the device is locked and does not acknowledge any new
command, preventing any changes from taking place.
RDAC REGISTER AND EEPROM
The RDAC register directly controls the position of the digital
potentiometer wiper. For example, when the RDAC register is
loaded with 0x80 (AD5144/AD5144A, 256 taps), the wiper is
connected to half scale of the variable resistor. The RDAC register
is a standard logic register; there is no restriction on the number
of changes allowed.
It is possible to both write to and read from the RDAC register
using the digital interface (see Table 14).
The contents of the RDAC register can be stored to the EEPROM
using Command 9 (see Table 14). Thereafter, the RDAC register
always sets at that position for any future on-off-on power
supply sequence. It is possible to read back data saved into the
EEPROM with Command 3 (see Table 14).
Alternatively, the EEPROM can be written to independently
using Command 11 (see Table 20).
INPUT SHIFT REGISTER
SERIAL DATA DIGITAL INTERFACE SELECTION, DIS
The AD5124/AD5144 LFSCP provides the flexibility of a selectable
interface. When the digital interface select (DIS) pin is tied low,
the SPI mode is engaged. When the DIS pin is tied high, the I2C
mode is engaged.
SPI SERIAL DATA INTERFACE
The AD5124/AD5144 contain a 4-wire, SPI-compatible digital
interface (SDI, SYNC, SDO, and SCLK). The write sequence
begins by bringing the SYNC line low. The SYNC pin must be
held low until the complete data-word is loaded from the SDI
pin. Data is loaded in at the SCLK falling edge transition, as
shown in Figure 6. When SYNC returns high, the serial dataword is decoded according to the instructions in Table 20.
To minimize power consumption in the digital input buffers
when the part is enabled, operate all serial interface pins close
to the VLOGIC supply rails.
SYNC Interruption
In a standalone write sequence for the AD5124/AD5144,
the SYNC line is kept low for 16 falling edges of SCLK, and the
instruction is decoded when SYNC is pulled high. However, if
the SYNC line is kept low for less than 16 falling edges of SCLK,
the input shift register content is ignored, and the write sequence is
considered invalid.
SDO Pin
The serial data output pin (SDO) serves two purposes: to read back
the contents of the control, EEPROM, RDAC, and input registers
using Command 3 (see Table 14 and Table 20), and to connect the
AD5124/AD5144 in daisy-chain mode.
The SDO pin contains an internal open-drain output that needs an
external pull-up resistor. The SDO pin is enabled when SYNC is
pulled low, and the data is clocked out of SDO on the rising
edge of SCLK, as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7.
For the AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A, the input shift register is
16 bits wide, as shown in Figure 4. The 16-bit word consists of
four control bits, followed by four address bits and by eight
data bits.
If the AD5124 RDAC or EEPROM registers are read from or
written to, the lowest data bit (Bit 0) is ignored.
Data is loaded MSB first (Bit 15). The four control bits determine
the function of the software command, as listed in Table 14 and
Table 20.
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AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
Daisy-Chain Connection
To prevent data from mislocking (for example, due to noise) the
part includes an internal counter, if the SCLK falling edges count is
not a multiple of 8, the part ignores the command. A valid clock
count is 16, 24, 32, 40, and so on. The counter resets when SYNC
returns high.
Daisy chaining minimizes the number of port pins required from
the controlling IC. As shown in Figure 43, the SDO pin of one
package must be tied to the SDI pin of the next package. The clock
period may need to be increased because of the propagation
delay of the line between subsequent devices. When two AD5124/
AD5144 devices are daisy chained, 32 bits of data are required.
The first 16 bits are assigned to U2, and the second 16 bits are
assigned to U1, as shown in Figure 44. Keep the SYNC pin low
until all 32 bits are clocked into their respective serial registers.
The SYNC pin is then pulled high to complete the operation.
VLOGIC
VLOGIC
AD5124/
AD5144
SDI
MOSI
AD5124/
AD5144
RP
2.2kΩ
SDI
SDO
U1
RP
2.2kΩ
U2 SDO
SCLK
SYNC
SCLK
DAISY-CHAIN
SYNC
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MICROCONTROLLER
MISO
SCLK
SS
Figure 43. Daisy-Chain Configuration
SCLK
1
2
16
17
18
32
SYNC
DB15
DB0
DB15
INPUT WORD FOR U2
SDO_U1
INPUT WORD FOR U1
DB0
DB15
DB0
DB15
UNDEFINED
DB0
INPUT WORD FOR U2
Figure 44. Daisy-Chain Diagram
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MOSI
Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
I2C SERIAL DATA INTERFACE
I2C ADDRESS
The AD5144/AD5144A have 2-wire, I2C-compatible serial
interfaces. These devices can be connected to an I2C bus as a
slave device, under the control of a master device. See Figure 5
for a timing diagram of a typical write sequence.
The AD5144/AD5144A each have two different device address
options available (see Table 12 and Table 13).
Table 12. 20-Lead TSSOP Device Address Selection
The AD5144/AD5144A support standard (100 kHz) and fast
(400 kHz) data transfer modes. Support is not provided for
10-bit addressing and general call addressing.
The 2-wire serial bus protocol operates as follows:
1.
2.
3.
ADDR
VLOGIC
No connect1
GND
1
The master initiates a data transfer by establishing a start
condition, which is when a high-to-low transition on the
SDA line occurs while SCL is high. The following byte is
the address byte, which consists of the 7-bit slave address
and an R/W bit. The slave device corresponding to the
transmitted address responds by pulling SDA low during
the ninth clock pulse (this is called the acknowledge bit).
At this stage, all other devices on the bus remain idle while
the selected device waits for data to be written to, or read
from, its shift register.
If the R/W bit is set high, the master reads from the slave
device. However, if the R/W bit is set low, the master writes
to the slave device.
Data is transmitted over the serial bus in sequences of nine
clock pulses (eight data bits followed by an acknowledge bit).
The transitions on the SDA line must occur during the low
period of SCL and remain stable during the high period of SCL.
When all data bits have been read from or written to, a stop
condition is established. In write mode, the master pulls the
SDA line high during the tenth clock pulse to establish a stop
condition. In read mode, the master issues a no acknowledge
for the ninth clock pulse (that is, the SDA line remains high).
The master then brings the SDA line low before the tenth
clock pulse, and then high again during the tenth clock pulse
to establish a stop condition.
7-Bit I2C Device Address
0101000
0101010
0101011
Not available in bipolar mode (VSS < 0 V) or in low voltage mode (VLOGIC = 1.8 V).
Table 13. 24-Lead LFCSP Device Address Selection
ADDR0 Pin
VLOGIC
No connect1
GND
VLOGIC
No connect1
GND
VLOGIC
No connect1
GND
1
ADDR1 Pin
VLOGIC
VLOGIC
VLOGIC
No connect1
No connect1
No connect1
GND
GND
GND
7-Bit I2C Device Address
0100000
0100010
0100011
0101000
0101010
0101011
0101100
0101110
0101111
Not available in bipolar mode (VSS < 0 V) or in low voltage mode (VLOGIC = 1.8 V).
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AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
Table 14. Reduced Commands Operation Truth Table
Command
Number
0
1
Control
Bits[DB15:DB12]
C3 C2 C1 C0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Address
Bits[DB11:DB8]1
A3 A2 A1 A0
X
X
X
X
0
0
A1 A0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
A1
3
0
0
1
1
X
0
9
10
14
15
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
X
A3
0
0
X
0
1
D7
X
D7
Data Bits[DB7:DB0] 1
D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1
X
X
X
X
X
X
D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1
D0
X
D0
A0
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
A1
A0
X
X
X
X
X
X
D1
D0
A1
A1
X
A1
A0
A0
X
A0
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
0
X
D0
Operation
NOP: do nothing.
Write contents of serial register
data to RDAC
Write contents of serial register
data to input register
Read back contents
D1
D0
Data
0
1
EEPROM
1
1
RDAC
Copy RDAC register to EEPROM
Copy EEPROM into RDAC
Software reset
Software shutdown
D0
Condition
0
Normal mode
1
Shutdown mode
X = don’t care.
Table 15. Reduced Address Bits Table
A3
1
0
0
0
0
1
A2
0
0
0
0
0
A1
X1
0
0
1
1
A0
X1
0
1
0
1
Channel
All channels
RDAC1
RDAC2
RDAC3
RDAC4
X = don’t care.
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Stored Channel Memory
Not applicable
RDAC1
RDAC2
RDAC3
RDAC4
Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
ADVANCED CONTROL MODES
Low Wiper Resistance Feature
The AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A digital potentiometers include
a set of user programming features to address the wide number of
applications for these universal adjustment devices (see Table 20
and Table 22).
The AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A include two commands to
reduce the wiper resistance between the terminals when the
devices achieve full scale or zero scale. These extra positions are
called bottom scale, BS, and top scale, TS. The resistance between
Terminal A and Terminal W at top scale is specified as RTS.
Similarly, the bottom scale resistance between Terminal B and
Terminal W is specified as RBS.
Key programming features include the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Input register
Linear gain setting mode
Low wiper resistance feature
Linear increment and decrement instructions
±6 dB increment and decrement instructions
Burst mode (I2C only)
Reset
Shutdown mode
The contents of the RDAC registers are unchanged by entering
into these positions. There are three ways to exit from top scale
and bottom scale: by using Command 12 or Command 13
(see Table 20); by loading new data in an RDAC register, which
includes increment/decrement operations; or by entering
shutdown mode, Command 15 (see Table 20).
Input Register
Table 16 and Table 17 show the truth tables for the top scale
position and the bottom scale position, respectively, when the
potentiometer or linear gain setting mode is enabled.
The AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A include one input register per
RDAC register. These registers allow preloading of the value for
the associated RDAC register. These registers can be written to
using Command 2 and read back from using Command 3 (see
Table 20).
Linear Gain Setting Mode
RAW
RWB
RAB
RAB
This feature allows a synchronous and asynchronous update of
one or all of the RDAC registers at the same time.
Table 17. Bottom Scale Truth Table
The transfer from the input register to the RDAC register is
done asynchronously by the LRDAC pin or synchronously by
Command 8 (see Table 20).
If new data is loaded into an RDAC register, this RDAC register
automatically overwrites the associated input register.
Linear Gain Setting Mode
The patented architecture of the AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
allows the independent control of each string resistor, RAW, and
RWB. To enable this feature, use Command 16 (see Table 20) to set
Bit D2 of the control register (see Table 22).
This mode of operation can control the potentiometer as two
independent rheostats connected at a single point, the W terminal.
This feature enables a second input and an RDAC register per
channel, as shown in Table 21, but the actual RDAC contents remain
unchanged. The same operations are valid for potentiometer and
linear gain setting modes. The EEPROM commands affect the
RWB resistance only. The parts restores in potentiometer mode
after a reset or power-up.
Table 16. Top Scale Truth Table
Linear Gain Setting Mode
RAW
RWB
RTS
RBS
RAW
RTS
RAW
RAB
Potentiometer Mode
RWB
RAB
Potentiometer Mode
RWB
RBS
Linear Increment and Decrement Instructions
The increment and decrement commands (Command 4 and
Command 5 in Table 20) are useful for linear step adjustment
applications. These commands simplify microcontroller software
coding by allowing the controller to send an increment or
decrement command to the device. The adjustment can be
individual or in a ganged potentiometer arrangement, where
all wiper positions are changed at the same time.
For an increment command, executing Command 4 automatically
moves the wiper to the next RDAC position. This command
can be executed in a single channel or multiple channels.
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AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
±6 dB Increment and Decrement Instructions
Shutdown Mode
Two programming instructions produce logarithmic taper
increment or decrement of the wiper position control by
an individual potentiometer or by a ganged potentiometer
arrangement where all RDAC register positions are changed
simultaneously. The +6 dB increment is activated by Command 6,
and the −6 dB decrement is activated by Command 7 (see Table 20).
For example, starting with the zero-scale position and executing
Command 6 ten times moves the wiper in 6 dB steps to the fullscale position. When the wiper position is near the maximum
setting, the last 6 dB increment instruction causes the wiper to go
to the full-scale position (see Table 18).
The AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A can be placed in shutdown mode
by executing the software shutdown command, Command 15
(see Table 20), and setting the LSB (D0) to 1. This feature places
the RDAC in a zero power consumption state where the device
operates in potentiometer mode, Terminal A is open circuited,
and the wiper, Terminal W, is connected to Terminal B; however, a
finite wiper resistance of 40 Ω is present. When the device is
configured in linear gain setting mode, the resistor addressed,
RAW or RWB, is internally place at high impedance. Table 19 shows a
truth table depending on the device operating mode. The contents
of the RDAC register are unchanged by entering shutdown mode.
However, all commands listed in Table 20 are supported while
in shutdown mode. Execute Command 15 (see Table 20) and set
the LSB (D0) to 0 to exit shutdown mode.
Incrementing the wiper position by +6 dB essentially doubles the
RDAC register value, whereas decrementing the wiper position
by −6 dB halves the register value. Internally, the AD5124/
AD5144/AD5144A use shift registers to shift the bits left and
right to achieve a ±6 dB increment or decrement. These functions
are useful for various audio/video level adjustments, especially
for white LED brightness settings in which human visual responses
are more sensitive to large adjustments than to small adjustments.
Table 18. Detailed Left Shift and Right Shift Functions for
the ±6 dB Step Increment and Decrement
Left Shift (+6 dB/Step)
0000 0000
0000 0001
0000 0010
0000 0100
0000 1000
0001 0000
0010 0000
0100 0000
1000 0000
1111 1111
Right Shift (−6 dB/Step)
1111 1111
0111 1111
0011 1111
0001 1111
0000 1111
0000 0111
0000 0011
0000 0001
0000 0000
0000 0000
Table 19. Shutdown Mode Truth Table
Linear Gain Setting Mode
RAW
RWB
High impedance High impedance
Potentiometer Mode
RAW
RWB
High impedance RBS
EEPROM OR RDAC REGISTER PROTECTION
The EEPROM and RDAC registers can be protected by disabling
any update to these registers. This can be done by using software or
by using hardware. If these registers are protected by software,
set Bit D0 and/or Bit D1 (see Table 22), which protects the RDAC
and EEPROM registers independently.
If the registers are protected by hardware, pull the WP pin low
(only available in the LFCSP package). If the WP pin is pulled
low when the part is executing a command, the protection is not
enabled until the command is completed (only available in the
LFCSP package).
When RDAC is protected, the only operation allowed is to copy
the EEPROM into the RDAC register.
Burst Mode (I2C Only)
By enabling the burst mode, multiple data bytes can be sent to
the part consecutively. After the command byte, the part interprets
the following consecutive bytes as data bytes for the command.
A new command can be sent by generating a repeat start or by a
stop and start condition.
The burst mode is activated by setting Bit D3 of the control
register (see Table 22).
LOAD RDAC INPUT REGISTER (LRDAC)
LRDAC software or hardware transfers data from the input
register to the RDAC register (and therefore updates the wiper
position). By default, the input register has the same value as the
RDAC register; therefore, only the input register that has been
updated using Command 2 is updated.
Software LRDAC, Command 8, allows updating of a single RDAC
register or all of the channels at once (see Table 20). This is a
synchronous update.
Reset
The AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A can be reset through software
by executing Command 14 (see Table 20) or through hardware
on the low pulse of the RESET pin. The reset command loads the
RDAC register with the contents of the EEPROM and takes
approximately 30 µs. The EEPROM is preloaded to midscale at
the factory, and initial power-up is, accordingly, at midscale.
Tie RESET to VDD if the RESET pin is not used.
The hardware LRDAC is completely asynchronous and copies
the content of all the input registers into the associated RDAC
registers. If a command is being executed, any transition in
the LRDAC pin is ignored by the part to avoid data corruption.
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Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Table 20. Advance Commands Operation Truth Table
Command
Number
0
1
Control
Bits[DB15:DB12]
C3
C2
C1
C0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Address
Bits[DB11:DB8]1
A3 A2 A1 A0
X
X
X
X
A3 A2 A1 A0
D7
X
D7
2
0
0
1
0
A3
A2
A1
A0
3
0
0
1
1
X
A2
A1
4
5
6
7
8
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
A3
A3
A3
A3
A3
A2
A2
A2
A2
A2
9
0
1
1
1
0
10
11
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
12
1
0
0
13
1
0
14
15
1
1
16
1
1
D6
X
D6
Data Bits[DB7:DB0]1
D5 D4 D3 D2 D1
X
X
X
X
X
D5 D4 D3 D2 D1
D0
X
D0
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
A0
X
X
X
X
X
X
D1
D0
A1
A1
A1
A1
A1
A0
A0
A0
A0
A0
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
0
1
0
X
0
A1
A0
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
0
0
0
0
A1
A1
A0
A0
X
D7
X
D6
X
D5
X
D4
X
D3
X
D2
X
D1
0
D0
1
A3
A2
A1
A0
1
X
X
X
X
X
X
D0
0
1
A3
A2
A1
A0
0
X
X
X
X
X
X
D0
0
1
1
0
1
0
X
A3
X
A2
X
A1
X
A0
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
D0
1
0
1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
D3
D2
D1
D0
X = don’t care.
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Operation
NOP: do nothing
Write contents of serial
register data to RDAC
Write contents of serial
register data to input
register
Read back contents
D1
D0
Data
0
0
Input register
0
1
EEPROM
1
0
Control
register
1
1
RDAC
Linear RDAC increment
Linear RDAC decrement
+6 dB RDAC increment
−6 dB RDAC decrement
Copy input register to RDAC
(software LRDAC)
Copy RDAC register to
EEPROM
Copy EEPROM into RDAC
Write contents of serial
register data to EEPROM
Top scale
D0 = 0; normal mode
D0 = 1; shutdown mode
Bottom scale
D0 = 1; enter
D0 = 0; exit
Software reset
Software shutdown
D0 = 0; normal mode
D0 = 1; device placed in
shutdown mode
Copy serial register data to
control register
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
Table 21. Address Bits
A3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
A2
X1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
A1
X1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
A0
X1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
Potentiometer Mode
Input Register
RDAC Register
All channels
All channels
RDAC1
RDAC1
Not applicable
Not applicable
RDAC2
RDAC2
Not applicable
Not applicable
RDAC3
RDAC3
Not applicable
Not applicable
RDAC4
RDAC4
Not applicable
Not applicable
Linear Gain Setting Mode
Input Register
RDAC Register
All channels
All channels
RWB1
RWB1
RAW1
RAW1
RWB2
RWB2
RAW2
RAW2
RWB3
RWB3
RAW3
RAW3
RWB4
RWB4
RAW4
RAW4
X = don’t care.
Table 22. Control Register Bit Descriptions
Bit Name
D0
D1
D2
D3
Description
RDAC register write protect
0 = wiper position frozen to value in EEPROM memory
1 = allows update of wiper position through digital interface (default)
EEPROM program enable
0 = EEPROM program disabled
1 = enables device for EEPROM program (default)
Linear setting mode/potentiometer mode
0 = potentiometer mode (default)
1 = linear gain setting mode
Burst mode (I2C only)
0 = disabled (default)
1 = enabled (no disable after stop or repeat start condition)
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Stored RDAC
Memory
Not applicable
RDAC1
Not applicable
RDAC2
Not applicable
RDAC3
Not applicable
RDAC4
Not applicable
Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
RDAC ARCHITECTURE
PROGRAMMING THE VARIABLE RESISTOR
To achieve optimum performance, Analog Devices, Inc., has
patented the RDAC segmentation architecture for all the digital
potentiometers. In particular, the AD5124/AD5144 employ a
three-stage segmentation approach, as shown in Figure 45. The
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A wiper switch is designed with the
transmission gate CMOS topology and with the gate voltage
derived from VDD and VSS.
Rheostat Operation—±8% Resistor Tolerance
A
A
W
STS
B
A
W
B
W
B
RH
10877-049
A
The AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A operate in rheostat mode when
only two terminals are used as a variable resistor. The unused
terminal can be floating, or it can be tied to Terminal W, as shown
in Figure 46.
Figure 46. Rheostat Mode Configuration
RH
The nominal resistance between Terminal A and Terminal B,
RAB, is 10 kΩ or 100 kΩ, and has 128/256 tap points accessed by
the wiper terminal. The 7-bit/8-bit data in the RDAC latch is
decoded to select one of the 128/256 possible wiper settings. The
general equations for determining the digitally programmed
output resistance between Terminal W and Terminal B are
RM
RM
RL
W
RL
7-BIT/8-BIT
ADDRESS
DECODER
AD5124:
RM
RWB (D ) 
RH
RM
RH
D
 R AB  RW
128
From 0x00 to 0x7F
(1)
From 0x00 to 0xFF
(2)
AD5144/AD5144A:
SBS
RWB (D ) 
10877-048
B
Figure 45. AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A Simplified RDAC Circuit
Top Scale/Bottom Scale Architecture
In addition, the AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A include new
positions to reduce the resistance between terminals. These
positions are called bottom scale and top scale. At bottom scale,
the typical wiper resistance decreases from 130 Ω to 60 Ω (RAB =
100 kΩ). At top scale, the resistance between Terminal A and
Terminal W is decreased by 1 LSB, and the total resistance is
reduced to 60 Ω (RAB = 100 kΩ).
D
 R AB  RW
256
where:
D is the decimal equivalent of the binary code in the 7-bit/8-bit
RDAC register.
RAB is the end-to-end resistance.
RW is the wiper resistance.
In potentiometer mode, similar to the mechanical potentiometer,
the resistance between Terminal W and Terminal A also produces
a digitally controlled complementary resistance, RWA. RWA also
gives a maximum of 8% absolute resistance error. RWA starts at the
maximum resistance value and decreases as the data loaded into
the latch increases. The general equations for this operation are
AD5124:
RAW (D ) 
128  D
 RAB  RW
128
From 0x00 to 0x7F
(3)
AD5144/AD5144A:
RAW (D ) 
256  D
 RAB  RW
256
From 0x00 to 0xFF (4)
where:
D is the decimal equivalent of the binary code in the 7-bit/8-bit
RDAC register.
RAB is the end-to-end resistance.
RW is the wiper resistance.
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AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
If the part is configured in linear gain setting mode, the resistance
between Terminal W and Terminal A is directly proportional
to the code loaded in the associate RDAC register. The general
equations for this operation are
AD5124:
D
 R AB  RW
128
From 0x00 to 0x7F
(5)
AD5144/AD5144A:
The AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A are designed with internal ESD
diodes for protection. These diodes also set the voltage boundary
of the terminal operating voltages. Positive signals present on
Terminal A, Terminal B, or Terminal W that exceed VDD are
clamped by the forward-biased diode. There is no polarity
constraint between VA, VW, and VB, but they cannot be higher
than VDD or lower than VSS.
VDD
D
RWB (D ) 
 R AB  RW
256
From 0x00 to 0xFF
(6)
A
where:
D is the decimal equivalent of the binary code in the 7-bit/8-bit
RDAC register.
RAB is the end-to-end resistance.
RW is the wiper resistance.
In the bottom scale condition or top scale condition, a finite
total wiper resistance of 40 Ω is present. Regardless of which
setting the part is operating in, limit the current between
Terminal A to Terminal B, Terminal W to Terminal A, and
Terminal W to Terminal B to the maximum continuous
current of ±6 mA or to the pulse current specified in Table 7.
Otherwise, degradation or possible destruction of the internal
switch contact can occur.
PROGRAMMING THE POTENTIOMETER DIVIDER
Voltage Output Operation
The digital potentiometer easily generates a voltage divider at
wiper-to-B and wiper-to-A that is proportional to the input voltage
at A to B, as shown in Figure 47.
Figure 48. Maximum Terminal Voltages Set by VDD and VSS
POWER-UP SEQUENCE
Because there are diodes to limit the voltage compliance at
Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal W (see Figure 48), it is
important to power up VDD first before applying any voltage to
Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal W. Otherwise, the diode
is forward-biased such that VDD is powered unintentionally. The
ideal power-up sequence is VSS, VDD, VLOGIC, digital inputs, and
VA, VB, and VW. The order of powering VA, VB, VW, and digital
inputs is not important as long as they are powered after VSS,
VDD, and VLOGIC. Regardless of the power-up sequence and the
ramp rates of the power supplies, once VDD is powered, the
power-on preset activates, which restores EEPROM values to
the RDAC registers.
LAYOUT AND POWER SUPPLY BIASING
VOUT
B
Figure 47. Potentiometer Mode Configuration
Connecting Terminal A to 5 V and Terminal B to ground
produces an output voltage at the Wiper W to Terminal B
ranging from 0 V to 5 V. The general equation defining the
output voltage at VW with respect to ground for any valid
input voltage applied to Terminal A and Terminal B is
VW (D) 
VSS
R (D)
RWB (D)
 VA  AW
 VB
RAB
RAB
(7)
It is always a good practice to use a compact, minimum lead
length layout design. Ensure that the leads to the input are as
direct as possible with a minimum conductor length. Ground
paths should have low resistance and low inductance. It is also
good practice to bypass the power supplies with quality capacitors.
Apply low equivalent series resistance (ESR) 1 μF to 10 μF
tantalum or electrolytic capacitors at the supplies to minimize
any transient disturbance and to filter low frequency ripple.
Figure 49 illustrates the basic supply bypassing configuration
for the AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A.
VDD
where:
RWB(D) can be obtained from Equation 1 and Equation 2.
RAW(D) can be obtained from Equation 3 and Equation 4.
Operation of the digital potentiometer in the divider mode results
in a more accurate operation over temperature. Unlike the
rheostat mode, the output voltage is dependent mainly on the
ratio of the internal resistors, RAW and RWB, and not the absolute
values. Therefore, the temperature drift reduces to 5 ppm/°C.
VSS
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+
C3
10µF
C1
0.1µF
+
C4
10µF
C2
0.1µF
VDD VLOGIC
AD5124/
AD5144/
AD5144A
+
C5
0.1µF
C6
10µF
VLOGIC
VSS
GND
10877-052
W
VB
B
A
10877-050
VA
W
10877-051
RWB (D ) 
TERMINAL VOLTAGE OPERATING RANGE
Figure 49. Power Supply Bypassing
Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
4.10
4.00 SQ
3.90
PIN 1
INDICATOR
0.30
0.25
0.20
PIN 1
INDICATOR
24
19
18
0.50
BSC
1
EXPOSED
PAD
13
12
0.50
0.40
0.30
TOP VIEW
0.80
0.75
0.70
2.20
2.10 SQ
2.00
6
7
0.25 MIN
BOTTOM VIEW
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
06-11-2012-A
COPLANARITY
0.08
0.20 REF
SEATING
PLANE
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-WGGD-8.
Figure 50. 24-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_WQ]
4 mm × 4 mm Body, Very Very Thin Quad
(CP-24-10)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
6.60
6.50
6.40
20
11
4.50
4.40
4.30
6.40 BSC
1
10
PIN 1
0.65
BSC
1.20 MAX
0.15
0.05
COPLANARITY
0.10
0.30
0.19
0.20
0.09
SEATING
PLANE
8°
0°
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-153-AC
Figure 51. 20-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]
(RU-20)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
Rev. A | Page 33 of 36
0.75
0.60
0.45
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
ORDERING GUIDE
Model 1, 2
AD5124BCPZ10-RL7
AD5124BCPZ100-RL7
AD5124BRUZ10
AD5124BRUZ100
AD5124BRUZ10-RL7
AD5124BRUZ100-RL7
AD5144BCPZ10-RL7
AD5144BCPZ100-RL7
AD5144BRUZ10
AD5144BRUZ100
AD5144BRUZ10-RL7
AD5144BRUZ100-RL7
EVAL-AD5144DBZ
AD5144ABRUZ10
AD5144ABRUZ100
AD5144ABRUZ10-RL7
AD5144ABRUZ100-RL7
1
2
RAB (kΩ)
10
100
10
100
10
100
10
100
10
100
10
100
Resolution
128
128
128
128
128
128
256
256
256
256
256
256
Interface
SPI/I2C
SPI/I2C
SPI
SPI
SPI
SPI
SPI/I2C
SPI/I2C
SPI
SPI
SPI
SPI
Temperature Range
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
10
100
10
100
256
256
256
256
I2 C
I2 C
I2 C
I2 C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
−40°C to +125°C
Package Description
24-Lead LFCSP_WQ
24-Lead LFCSP_WQ
20-lead TSSOP
20-lead TSSOP
20-lead TSSOP
20-lead TSSOP
24-Lead LFCSP_WQ
24-Lead LFCSP_WQ
20-lead TSSOP
20-lead TSSOP
20-lead TSSOP
20-lead TSSOP
Evaluation Board
20-lead TSSOP
20-lead TSSOP
20-lead TSSOP
20-lead TSSOP
Package Option
CP-24-10
CP-24-10
RU-20
RU-20
RU-20
RU-20
CP-24-10
CP-24-10
RU-20
RU-20
RU-20
RU-20
RU-20
RU-20
RU-20
RU-20
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
The evaluation board is shipped with the 10 kΩ RAB resistor option; however, the board is compatible with both of the available resistor value options.
Rev. A | Page 34 of 36
Data Sheet
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
NOTES
Rev. A | Page 35 of 36
AD5124/AD5144/AD5144A
Data Sheet
NOTES
I2C refers to a communications protocol originally developed by Philips Semiconductors (now NXP Semiconductors).
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